You might be tempted to use a mock wood such as a plastic polymer or wood polymer composites.
Bug proof deck floor.
So a typical deck waterproofing project could be completed in just a couple of hours not days even if you don t have any particular diy skills.
We supply both 12 x 12 and 12 x 24 ipe wood tiles in our swiftdeck range the 12 x 24 tiles can be placed side by side to create a larger 24 x 24 module if a larger.
This will not only give sturdier support to the bug screen it will also allow for easier installation of an access hatch or gate below the deck.
2 cover the gap between the deck and the ground with a skirt made of pressure treated or composite plywood.
However even modern materials require maintenance to preserve their wood.
The underside of a deck can provide a nice shady area for a variety of crawling creatures to make their home.
Installing under deck screening to your deck floor even if you ve decided on a relatively bug proof material like composite decking you may still find yourself with insect problems.
Traditional decking has a 1 8 or 1 4 gap between boards which is more than enough room for mosquitoes or other bugs to crawl through.
In order to effectively protect against bugs a screen porch must be completely enclosed but if your porch wasn t well built from the start it is often the deck floorboards that were overlooked.
Wood is a natural product but it does require using a sealant to preserve its color and sheen.